Sex Therapists in Southampton

I am a fully qualified Relationship Counsellor and Psychosexual Therapist in private practice, I trained with Relate and a member of the BACP, NCPS and am a Registered Member of COSRT (Regulatory body for sex therapists).
I work face to face, online or over the telephone with couples or individuals including long and short term therapy. I listen sensitively, looking at how relationships work and try to understand causes of problems and find solutions, teaching skills for better outcomes, particularly around communication and couple functioning.
I am a fully qualified Relationship Counsellor and Psychosexual Therapist in private practice, I trained with Relate and a member of the BACP, NCPS and am a Registered Member of COSRT (Regulatory body for sex therapists).
I work face to face, online or over the telephone with couples or individuals including long and short term therapy. I listen sensitively, looking at how relationships work and try to understand causes of problems and find solutions, teaching skills for better outcomes, particularly around communication and couple functioning.

Hello there and welcome…my name is Joanne and I specialise in Couples Therapy, Psychosexual Therapy and Sex/Porn addiction.
I work with all styles of relationships and neurodivergence. I will support you to find new healthier ways of relating and rebuilding connection with your partner whether that be communication , trust or an intimate connection. In terms of addiction, I will support you to change unhelpful patterns of behaviour and aid recovery from sex/porn addiction.
Hello there and welcome…my name is Joanne and I specialise in Couples Therapy, Psychosexual Therapy and Sex/Porn addiction.
I work with all styles of relationships and neurodivergence. I will support you to find new healthier ways of relating and rebuilding connection with your partner whether that be communication , trust or an intimate connection. In terms of addiction, I will support you to change unhelpful patterns of behaviour and aid recovery from sex/porn addiction.

Many people struggle in silence with sexual concerns—whether it's loss of desire, difficulties with arousal or orgasm, painful sex, sexual compulsivity, or shame around sexuality.
I’m a counsellor and a trainee psychosexual therapist, offering a warm, confidential space to explore issues around sex, intimacy, relationships, and identity. I bring experience from my earlier work with gambling addictions and general counselling, which deepened my understanding of how our behaviours, bodies, and emotions are often closely linked.
Many people struggle in silence with sexual concerns—whether it's loss of desire, difficulties with arousal or orgasm, painful sex, sexual compulsivity, or shame around sexuality.
I’m a counsellor and a trainee psychosexual therapist, offering a warm, confidential space to explore issues around sex, intimacy, relationships, and identity. I bring experience from my earlier work with gambling addictions and general counselling, which deepened my understanding of how our behaviours, bodies, and emotions are often closely linked.

I have specialist sex & porn addiction and work with individuals and couples.
I am a qualified Humanistic Gestalt counsellor; I am based in Eastleigh, where I see clients at my home. I believe you can only go as far as your counsellor has been. This lived experience means I don't just imagine what you have been through; I have worked through similar situations, which enriches the work we can do together. I see myself as a collective counsellor with further training in different types of counselling, including CBT, Solution-Focused, Person-Centered, TA and addiction counselling. I create a strong therapeutic relationship and use my knowledge to tailor the sessions to meet your needs.
I have specialist sex & porn addiction and work with individuals and couples.
I am a qualified Humanistic Gestalt counsellor; I am based in Eastleigh, where I see clients at my home. I believe you can only go as far as your counsellor has been. This lived experience means I don't just imagine what you have been through; I have worked through similar situations, which enriches the work we can do together. I see myself as a collective counsellor with further training in different types of counselling, including CBT, Solution-Focused, Person-Centered, TA and addiction counselling. I create a strong therapeutic relationship and use my knowledge to tailor the sessions to meet your needs.

Hello, my name is Vicky and I am glad you are here. I am a passionate and dedicated counsellor specialising in helping individuals and couples navigate their relationship challenges. Whether you’re dealing with intimacy issues, recovering from an affair, or feeling stuck and unable to move forward, I am here to support you. Many of my clients come to me feeling hopeless, stuck, and lost in their relationships, unable to move forward or reconnect with their partners. I specialise in guiding clients through these difficult times, helping them rebuild their self-esteem and confidence, and rediscovering the joy and connection they crave
Hello, my name is Vicky and I am glad you are here. I am a passionate and dedicated counsellor specialising in helping individuals and couples navigate their relationship challenges. Whether you’re dealing with intimacy issues, recovering from an affair, or feeling stuck and unable to move forward, I am here to support you. Many of my clients come to me feeling hopeless, stuck, and lost in their relationships, unable to move forward or reconnect with their partners. I specialise in guiding clients through these difficult times, helping them rebuild their self-esteem and confidence, and rediscovering the joy and connection they crave

Hi. I'm Bernadette, a qualified and experienced person-centred counsellor in Southampton and the New Forest area. Following over 20 years' experience working within the NHS, I now work for two well known charities supporting those with life limiting illness and bereavement, along with a local charity supporting both victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence, whilst also running my own successful private practice. I offer an understanding and empathic safe space and environment to facilitate your personal growth and support you whilst navigating life's challenges without judgement.
Hi. I'm Bernadette, a qualified and experienced person-centred counsellor in Southampton and the New Forest area. Following over 20 years' experience working within the NHS, I now work for two well known charities supporting those with life limiting illness and bereavement, along with a local charity supporting both victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence, whilst also running my own successful private practice. I offer an understanding and empathic safe space and environment to facilitate your personal growth and support you whilst navigating life's challenges without judgement.

I focus mostly on identity and intersectional experiences. My main areas of interest and knowledge are queer identities, gender identity (including cis, trans+, enby, and intersex), poly relationships, families with mixed ethnic and/or religious backgrounds, disability/illness (including hidden) and difficult parenting/parented relationships (including single parenting, and queer parenting). I am open to working with any kind of client, regardless of lifestyle, history, and past mistakes. Please see my website for more information and my inclusion statement. I work online only and my session fees range from £30 to £60 per session.
I focus mostly on identity and intersectional experiences. My main areas of interest and knowledge are queer identities, gender identity (including cis, trans+, enby, and intersex), poly relationships, families with mixed ethnic and/or religious backgrounds, disability/illness (including hidden) and difficult parenting/parented relationships (including single parenting, and queer parenting). I am open to working with any kind of client, regardless of lifestyle, history, and past mistakes. Please see my website for more information and my inclusion statement. I work online only and my session fees range from £30 to £60 per session.

I welcome working with anyone who is troubled by specific issues, family, work, loss, addiction relationship & sexual issues. There are times in most of our lives when we need some help to make sense of happening to us, to find directions to deal with a specific issues. Often stress, anxiety, loss of confidence, loss of any kind. Talking our issues through with an experienced therapist, confidentially, can help us to resolve the issues, deal with emotions/situations and help us see more clearly, understand feelings & find solutions
I welcome working with anyone who is troubled by specific issues, family, work, loss, addiction relationship & sexual issues. There are times in most of our lives when we need some help to make sense of happening to us, to find directions to deal with a specific issues. Often stress, anxiety, loss of confidence, loss of any kind. Talking our issues through with an experienced therapist, confidentially, can help us to resolve the issues, deal with emotions/situations and help us see more clearly, understand feelings & find solutions

Hello and welcome. I am an experienced Counsellor, Psychotherapist and Supervisior working with both couples and individuals. Sometimes life gets too much for us, it can be overwhelming, confusing and frightening. I offer a warm safe space for you to explore your thoughts and worries without judgement, where we can start to make sense of what’s happening together and where you can develop strength and resilience and find healthier ways to manage life’s pressures.
Hello and welcome. I am an experienced Counsellor, Psychotherapist and Supervisior working with both couples and individuals. Sometimes life gets too much for us, it can be overwhelming, confusing and frightening. I offer a warm safe space for you to explore your thoughts and worries without judgement, where we can start to make sense of what’s happening together and where you can develop strength and resilience and find healthier ways to manage life’s pressures.

Finding a new counsellor can be daunting, so have a read of my profile and how I work, to see if you feel we could work together. You are welcome to contact me for more information. I offer a professional, confidential and friendly therapeutic space for you to explore what is troubling you. Sessions will be f-2-f/online in a warm and safe environment where you can bring any subject you wish to discuss without fear of judgment. Counselling can lead to self discovery, confidence and understanding, helping you to come to your own decisions, feel improved moods and discover a new, brighter, happier way of being.
Finding a new counsellor can be daunting, so have a read of my profile and how I work, to see if you feel we could work together. You are welcome to contact me for more information. I offer a professional, confidential and friendly therapeutic space for you to explore what is troubling you. Sessions will be f-2-f/online in a warm and safe environment where you can bring any subject you wish to discuss without fear of judgment. Counselling can lead to self discovery, confidence and understanding, helping you to come to your own decisions, feel improved moods and discover a new, brighter, happier way of being.

Questa is a small, specialist practice; we provide a range of psychological services for children and adults, both clinical and educational. In addition to therapy, we are experts in Autism and ADHD assessment/diagnosis. We offer therapy and support for a range of emotional problems for children, teenagers and adults and are specialists in anxiety, depression and trauma, providing therapy to emergency services personnel. Do call or email us today to discuss how we may be able to support you. We can usually help, but if we can't, then we’ll do our very best to offer advice and signposting.
Questa is a small, specialist practice; we provide a range of psychological services for children and adults, both clinical and educational. In addition to therapy, we are experts in Autism and ADHD assessment/diagnosis. We offer therapy and support for a range of emotional problems for children, teenagers and adults and are specialists in anxiety, depression and trauma, providing therapy to emergency services personnel. Do call or email us today to discuss how we may be able to support you. We can usually help, but if we can't, then we’ll do our very best to offer advice and signposting.

Hello, I'm Lucy, a fully qualified person-centred counsellor, psychotherapist and supervisor based in Twyford, near Winchester. I am a registered, accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP Accred), offering professional, experienced, warm and non-judgemental counselling and psychotherapy for clients to explore issues safely and freely. Person-centred therapy is a refreshing therapeutic method; "walking" with you, employing empathic understanding and non-judgemental warmth and acceptance, respecting and trusting your inner resources to support you on your journey.
Hello, I'm Lucy, a fully qualified person-centred counsellor, psychotherapist and supervisor based in Twyford, near Winchester. I am a registered, accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP Accred), offering professional, experienced, warm and non-judgemental counselling and psychotherapy for clients to explore issues safely and freely. Person-centred therapy is a refreshing therapeutic method; "walking" with you, employing empathic understanding and non-judgemental warmth and acceptance, respecting and trusting your inner resources to support you on your journey.

Are you feeling sad, anxious or stressed? Is life feeling overwhelming or too challenging? Perhaps you are needing help to overcome anxiety, panic attacks, depression, are suffering low self-confidence or are experiencing relationship or family difficulties? Whatever your reason for counselling, whether it's big or small... get in touch to see how I can help. I am a fully qualified BACP Counsellor and Psychotherapist offering a professional, confidential Counselling Service.
Are you feeling sad, anxious or stressed? Is life feeling overwhelming or too challenging? Perhaps you are needing help to overcome anxiety, panic attacks, depression, are suffering low self-confidence or are experiencing relationship or family difficulties? Whatever your reason for counselling, whether it's big or small... get in touch to see how I can help. I am a fully qualified BACP Counsellor and Psychotherapist offering a professional, confidential Counselling Service.
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I specialise in both individual psychotherapy for clients seeking transformational change and support with issue-specific concerns or deeper-rooted challenges, as well as Couples and Psychosexual Therapy, helping individuals and couples with difficulties related to sex, intimacy and relationship issues.
Thank you for viewing my profile. I offer my therapy services via the Mindspace Foundation, a community counselling service based in Basingstoke. When we find ourselves in a place where our thoughts, feelings or behaviours are impacting upon our daily lives, counselling and psychotherapy sessions offer an opportunity to understand why this is happening, make positive changes for the better, and move forward to where we want to be.
I specialise in both individual psychotherapy for clients seeking transformational change and support with issue-specific concerns or deeper-rooted challenges, as well as Couples and Psychosexual Therapy, helping individuals and couples with difficulties related to sex, intimacy and relationship issues.
Thank you for viewing my profile. I offer my therapy services via the Mindspace Foundation, a community counselling service based in Basingstoke. When we find ourselves in a place where our thoughts, feelings or behaviours are impacting upon our daily lives, counselling and psychotherapy sessions offer an opportunity to understand why this is happening, make positive changes for the better, and move forward to where we want to be.

If sex and internet pornography is problematic I can help you with your compulsive behaviours.
As a psychotherapist, supervisor and trainer with over 28years of experience I have been privileged to work with courageous people from all walks of life, cultures and backgrounds. From adults, to children, young people and couples, LGBGTQ+, kink and polyamorous communities . With the help of therapy they have been able to explore what has been troubling them and discover a way forward. I offer an environment that is supportive, warm, confidential and free from judgment. Together we can create a space in which you will be able to explore areas of your life you wish to understand, improve on or make changes to.
If sex and internet pornography is problematic I can help you with your compulsive behaviours.
As a psychotherapist, supervisor and trainer with over 28years of experience I have been privileged to work with courageous people from all walks of life, cultures and backgrounds. From adults, to children, young people and couples, LGBGTQ+, kink and polyamorous communities . With the help of therapy they have been able to explore what has been troubling them and discover a way forward. I offer an environment that is supportive, warm, confidential and free from judgment. Together we can create a space in which you will be able to explore areas of your life you wish to understand, improve on or make changes to.

My areas of expertise cover all relationship issues and sexual matters including sexual addiction, sexuality and sexual disfunction.
I am a Member of the British Physiological Society and work ethically to BACP guidelines.
My areas of expertise cover all relationship issues and sexual matters including sexual addiction, sexuality and sexual disfunction.
I am a Member of the British Physiological Society and work ethically to BACP guidelines.

I am an Accredited Psychotherapeutic counsellor and Psychosexual Therapist, supporting individual and couple clients to explore a wide range of general and sex and relationship issues.
I work psychodynamically to help people explore the impact of earlier life experiences on adult patterns of thought and behaviours, integrating other perspectives where appropriate. I offer a biopsychosocial therapy model to help clients explore out of control sexual behaviours and psychosexual problems and an integrative, relational model of couple therapy.
I am an Accredited Psychotherapeutic counsellor and Psychosexual Therapist, supporting individual and couple clients to explore a wide range of general and sex and relationship issues.
I work psychodynamically to help people explore the impact of earlier life experiences on adult patterns of thought and behaviours, integrating other perspectives where appropriate. I offer a biopsychosocial therapy model to help clients explore out of control sexual behaviours and psychosexual problems and an integrative, relational model of couple therapy.

You may be having difficulties around your relationship(s) possibly around sex and/or intimacy.
My core training is psychodynamic whereby we may explore the past in order to find lasting benefits for the future. I am a Relationship therapist with much experience around a range of issues such as diversity, loss of trust, loss of connection, conflict and sex. Psychosexual therapy may be helpful if you have lost confidence in your sexual functioning.
You may be having difficulties around your relationship(s) possibly around sex and/or intimacy.
My core training is psychodynamic whereby we may explore the past in order to find lasting benefits for the future. I am a Relationship therapist with much experience around a range of issues such as diversity, loss of trust, loss of connection, conflict and sex. Psychosexual therapy may be helpful if you have lost confidence in your sexual functioning.

I am embarking on further training in Compulsive Sexual Behaviours or sex addiction, helping those that are struggling and distressed with their current situation.
Hello, how can I help? My expertise is in couple’s and relational difficulties, I specialise in psychosexual therapy. This form of therapy is designed to help partners reconnect via improved sexual and relational communication. These are areas that can become fraught, tense and stuck seemingly impossible to find a way forward. I can help. I usually offer some individual sessions followed by joint ones to really learn about how things are for you both. Please know you will not be asked to do anything other than talk in the therapeutic sessions but there will be homework for you both.
I am embarking on further training in Compulsive Sexual Behaviours or sex addiction, helping those that are struggling and distressed with their current situation.
Hello, how can I help? My expertise is in couple’s and relational difficulties, I specialise in psychosexual therapy. This form of therapy is designed to help partners reconnect via improved sexual and relational communication. These are areas that can become fraught, tense and stuck seemingly impossible to find a way forward. I can help. I usually offer some individual sessions followed by joint ones to really learn about how things are for you both. Please know you will not be asked to do anything other than talk in the therapeutic sessions but there will be homework for you both.

couples and poly)/ sex, gender, erotic and relationship identity concerns/ sexual compulsions/ specific sexual interests (BDSM, kink, fetishes)/ vaginismus
Hello, my name is Lisa McGarva (she/ they).
As a Queer Australian Clinical Sexologist, Relationship Therapist, Yoga Therapist, Counsellor, and Educator, I specialise in guiding individuals, couples, and people in Ethical Non -Monogamous relationships, on their journey towards greater emotional and sexual well-being. My approach integrates evidence-based practices, through the lens of GSERD (Gender, Sexual, Erotic, Relationship Diversity), Somatics and soon-to-be completed EMDR training for trauma recovery. I offer both in- person intensive therapy retreats globally and online sessions, providing a safe and supportive space.
couples and poly)/ sex, gender, erotic and relationship identity concerns/ sexual compulsions/ specific sexual interests (BDSM, kink, fetishes)/ vaginismus
Hello, my name is Lisa McGarva (she/ they).
As a Queer Australian Clinical Sexologist, Relationship Therapist, Yoga Therapist, Counsellor, and Educator, I specialise in guiding individuals, couples, and people in Ethical Non -Monogamous relationships, on their journey towards greater emotional and sexual well-being. My approach integrates evidence-based practices, through the lens of GSERD (Gender, Sexual, Erotic, Relationship Diversity), Somatics and soon-to-be completed EMDR training for trauma recovery. I offer both in- person intensive therapy retreats globally and online sessions, providing a safe and supportive space.
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Sex Therapy Counsellors
Who is sex therapy for?
Sex problems are common in relationships. Many people want a better sex life and want to feel loved and desired by their partner. It is difficult for couples to resolve sexual problems on their own because people often feel ashamed to talk about their sexual desires fearing they are not normal, when in fact a very broad range of preferences and behaviors are normal. A sex therapist can help clarify this and other matters.
Why do people need sex therapy?
Many people do not know how to talk about their erotic needs or their emotional needs, both of which are addressed in sex therapy. Couples often live with sexual difficulties for years before seeking help, and in that time, partners may experience so much disappointment and alienation that they may fear their problems mean they are incompatible. Once people experience disappointment, it is difficult to find resolution without help.
What happens in sex therapy?
People have many misconceptions about what takes place in sex therapy. First, it is a form of talk therapy in which partners discuss their sexual concerns; it does not involve touching or physical exploration of any kind. Sex therapy typically helps couples get comfortable talking to each other about sex so that, in the privacy of their home life, they can openly discuss their sexual desires and make decisions about what they want to do. Couples are typically assigned activities to do at home that build intimacy skills.
What kinds of problems do sex therapists treat?
Very often, partners differ in their degree of sexual desire and struggle over how often to have sex. Or they may have fights about porn use or have difficulty connecting sexually after one partner is unfaithful. Men may have problems with premature ejaculation. Women may find themselves struggling to become aroused or to achieve an orgasm. Sometimes partners feel like they have lost the sense of attraction to their partner. These are all common issues dealt with in sex therapy.